<Capt_Crow> okay AA02:24:00: <LtBrieJayde> ::AA::02:24:16: <EdraCrow> ::AA::02:24:28: <ChanceCrow> ::AA::02:25:00: <Capt_Crow> Merc is tasked with bringing supplies to Outpost Meridian which is set on an ice moon of Zigla IV just across the Beta Quadrant border.02:26:46: <Capt_Crow> We will begin with the six of you transporting down.02:26:55: <LtJG-Stepanova> ::AA::02:26:56: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> ::AA::02:26:57: <LtBrieJayde> Am..I allowed on the away mission?02:27:06: <Capt_Crow> questions?02:27:18: <LtBrieJayde> :: Points above::02:28:06: <LtBrieJayde> I leave the answer to you for that one.02:28:16: <EdraCrow> Why wouldn't you be?02:28:27: <Capt_Crow> Yes, you can do. This is a just a drop off.02:28:34: <LtBrieJayde> Okay just checking 02:28:35: <LtJG-Stepanova> Just a supply delivery, right? A little fresh air would be good for you. 02:28:39: <Capt_Crow> go*02:28:40: <LtBrieJayde> Haha02:28:42: <EdraCrow> 02:28:52: <Capt_Crow> Well outside on this outpost is about -14002:28:56: <Capt_Crow> so I wouldnt go for that fresh air.02:29:08: <Capt_Crow> This is kinda a biodome kinda thing.02:29:21: <LtBrieJayde> Glad it is a biodome02:29:42: <Capt_Crow> If no other, then BEGIN02:30:18: <EdraCrow> <<shoulda asked, what kind of supplies?>>02:30:57: <Capt_Crow> (basics. medical, some technical components, its like restocking the ISS)02:31:17: <EdraCrow> <<ty>>02:32:09: <LtBrieJayde> ((And here I told them you weren't coming...))02:32:10: <LtRazot> (Sorry for tardiness)02:32:14: <Capt_Crow> (make that 7 of you beaming down)02:32:14: <EdraCrow> :: on the transporter pad:: Are we ready? ::checks a PADD in her hand with a list of the supplies that are in the middle of the pad::02:32:27: <LtBrieJayde> ::Looks over at Edra and nods:: I think all the supplies are here.02:32:31: <EdraCrow> <<6 until Constance returns>>02:32:48: <EdraCrow> <<now, 7>>02:33:01: <LtBrieJayde> ((Briefing sent to you on FB Razot))02:33:17: <LtJG-Stepanova> ::looks over the small box in her hands:: I think we're good to go.02:33:23: <Capt_Crow> Commander Jackson will be meeting you and signing off on the supplies. There is an ice storm rolling in so we don't want shuttles going down.02:33:42: <LtBrieJayde> I think we learned our lesson with the shuttle last time.02:33:45: <LtRazot> ((danke))02:34:05: <LtRazot> I'd rather not get stuck again.02:34:12: <EdraCrow> ::sideways glance:: sounds like I'm glad I missed that one.02:34:14: <LtConstance> Me either02:34:27: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> :: standing on pad with his standard away team gear and for the first time in a long time wonders if he might be over-dressed ::02:34:32: <ChanceCrow> :: steps onto the transporter pad, ready to go::02:34:59: <LtRazot> ::taking his place on the transporter pad:: Ready.02:35:30: <EdraCrow> ::nods to Henry:: anything else?02:35:31: <LtConstance> :: standing on the pad dressed like a Eskimo all ready to go02:36:03: <Capt_Crow> Stay warm. ::grin::02:36:49: <LtConstance> I think I have layers on top of layers02:36:57: <EdraCrow> :: smiles back:: In that case, let's go. ::nods to the transporter chief::02:38:05: <jackson> :::THE TEAM IS BEAMED DOWN, INSIDE THE STRUCTURE'S LARGE CARGO AREA:::02:38:39: <jackson> :::Approaches them, a human male, late 40s:: Welcome.02:38:48: <EdraCrow> :: looks around as the cargo area fades into view, looking for Jackson::02:39:00: <LtBrieJayde> ::Hides a little bit inside her coat as she looks around the cargo area::02:39:02: <EdraCrow> Commander Jackson?02:39:34: <LtConstance> Looking around as she feels herself somewhere else seeing Comander Jackson approach us02:39:51: <LtJG-Stepanova> :: smiles at their greeter::02:39:55: <jackson> That's me. Can't thank you enough for droping this stuff off. Been about a year since anyone's stopped by.02:40:14: <LtBrieJayde> A year? Do they drop things off in a year supply at a time?02:40:43: <jackson> Used to be more than that but we're kinda far down on the importance list.02:41:33: <EdraCrow> :: steps down and toward him, extending her hand:: Commander Crow. Happy to help.02:41:47: <LtConstance> What can be more important than human life02:42:05: <jackson> :::OUTSIDE THE ICE STORM MOVES IN, WHIPPING UP PARTICLES OF THE GROUND WHICH ARE RICH IN MINERALS, INTERFERING WITH COMS AND TRANSPORTER:::02:42:37: <jackson> ::shakes it, then looks to Constance:: Nothing.02:42:47: <jackson> But it is what it is, right?02:43:39: <LtBrieJayde> ::Walks slowly over to Razot before speaking quietly:: They just had to let me come on a cold away mission, didn't they?02:43:39: <LtJG-Stepanova> Unfortunately, that's the situation with many of the outlying colonies, da?02:43:52: <LtConstance> True but it's so sad02:44:00: <EdraCrow> Well, I think we brought enough to make up for lost time. Medical supplies, computer parts...02:44:25: <LtConstance> Stepping off the transporter pad02:44:30: <LtRazot> ::Nodding:: I should have worn a hat. My ears are going to freeze off.02:44:50: <jackson> Excellent. This will really help.02:45:01: <LtBrieJayde> ::Reaches in her pocket and pulls one out:: I thought ahead. Come on, we better help.02:45:17: <LtConstance> ::pulling out a extra stocking hat for Razot " here I packed extra"02:45:36: <LtBrieJayde> ((brb, little man bed time!))02:45:41: <LtRazot> ::taking the hat he pulled it over his head and over his ears:: Thank you dear. And I'll take an extra one! It's cold!02:45:45: <EdraCrow> Can we help unload? ::looks around to see if any of their people are here to unload::02:45:59: <LtConstance> Putting her hat back in her pocket02:46:45: <jackson> :::He's alone::: That'll take care of itself. Can I offer you folks anything to eat?02:47:20: <EdraCrow> :: cocks a brow, looking around:: are you sure?02:47:44: <LtConstance> It won't take us long to unload this for ya02:48:26: <jackson> Not much to do around here ya know? It'll pass the time. ::grin::02:49:20: <ChanceCrow> ::checks to be sure all the medical equipment that had been assigned was on the invoice::02:49:24: <LtBrieJayde> ((Back))02:49:44: <LtConstance> Are you the only one here02:50:09: <EdraCrow> ::nods slowly:: Well, we saw that there was a storm moving in before we got down here. We'd probably better get back before that becomes a problem. Thank you for the offer of food though.02:50:13: <jackson> No, I'm just the one man welcoming party.02:50:39: <LtBrieJayde> ::Raises an eyebrow at Jackson::02:50:42: <jackson> Well safe travels out there. I know you guys don't have it easy.02:51:20: <LtConstance> Thanks it was nice meeting you Comander02:51:36: <EdraCrow> :: nods again, a bit slower this time:: Thank you. ::turns ot the others:: Back on the pad, folks.02:51:52: <LtJG-Stepanova> :: smiles, approaching with the box:: I did bring a little something that wasn't...on the list. ::extended the small box of baklava::02:52:01: <LtBrieJayde> ::Eyes Edra but steps up onto the pad::02:52:22: <jackson> ::::takes it::: Well that was very kind of you. We don't get the home made variety very often.02:52:26: <LtConstance> Ok :: getting back up on the pad::02:52:58: <EdraCrow> :: throws a look back at Brie, and waits patiently for Stepanova::02:53:28: <LtRazot> ::Stepping up on the transporter pad.::02:53:41: <LtJG-Stepanova> ::smiles, nods, and returns to the transporter pad::02:53:47: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> :: keeps an eye on everything going on around him and helping out where needed ::02:54:02: <LtConstance> :: sends a little suspicion he said he was alone yet he just said we::02:54:55: <EdraCrow> :: steps up after everyone else.:: Sorry we can't stay longer, Commander. Stay safe out here. ::taps her badge:: +7 to beam up+02:56:47: <jackson> :;EDRA'S COM GETS NOTHING BUT STATIC AND A RARE WORD BETWEEN IT:::02:57:22: <LtBrieJayde> ::Raises an eyebrow and taps her own combadge:: +Mercutio+ Away team to Mercutio, do you read?02:57:32: <EdraCrow> :: sighs, but taps again:: +Mercutio+ Do you copy?02:57:39: <jackson> ::SAME:::02:58:23: <EdraCrow> :: looks to Razot:: Is it possible to find out if it's something more than the coming storm?02:58:35: <EdraCrow> if this is something*02:58:39: <LtBrieJayde> :: Sighs:: Just what we needed.02:59:01: <LtRazot> ::pulling up his tricorder:: I can do a scan of the area. Give me a few minutes.02:59:15: <LtJG-Stepanova> ::looks up at the ceiling, as if that would change things::02:59:38: <EdraCrow> ::nods, and turns back to Jackson:: Or, not...02:59:40: <jackson> Technical difficulties?02:59:41: <LtConstance> I knew going to a cold area was a bad idea after last time02:59:58: <LtBrieJayde> Are there any sensors we can use to see what is causing the issues?03:00:14: <LtJG-Stepanova> Oh, it isn't that cold...03:00:29: <EdraCrow> We're going to find out03:00:36: <LtRazot> ::Giving constance a cold stare:: No more talk of last time! I still get chills from that experience.03:01:20: <LtRazot> ::Walking away from the group scanning the area.::03:02:13: <LtConstance> Farting03:02:13: <LtConstance> ::looking back at Razot :: all I can remember is your flat uncle the whole time03:02:18: <jackson> :::RAZOT PICKS UP THE STORM WHICH IS NEARLY HURRICANE STRENGTH::03:02:45: <jackson> You guys are more than welcomed to hang out in our mess while you wait this out.03:03:09: <LtBrieJayde> :: Starts to wonder if this might have been some type of trap to get them down there::03:03:14: <LtRazot> ::Double checking his readings:: Nothing but the storm ma'am. and Constance, when i get nervous i have gas.03:04:27: <LtJG-Stepanova> :: takes a step off of the platform::03:04:53: <LtConstance> Just laughs ::steps down off the platform::03:04:53: <EdraCrow> :: nods to Razot:: Commander, it looks like we'll be taking you up on your kind offer. ::loks at the others:: take 5...or however long this takes. ::grins::03:05:24: <LtBrieJayde> ::Goes back over to Razot, looking at the readings over his shoulder:: That built up quickly, didn't it?03:06:16: <LtConstance> ::Walking over to Haydon::03:06:29: <jackson> Follow me. :::Leads them out of the cargo hold and down a series of corridors passing some sleeping quarters, the communications office, and a medical room before coming to a medium sized mess hall:: I'll go fix something up ::goes into a side room:::03:06:31: <EdraCrow> :: steps to Razot:: Can we even send a message to the ship?03:06:34: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> Hey baby want me to keep you warm?03:07:09: <LtJG-Stepanova> Would you like some help?03:07:25: <LtBrieJayde> ::Watches the rooms as they pass them, feeling uneasy for some reason about all this::03:07:42: <LtRazot> ::Looking up from his tricorder at Brie and Edra looking at him:: Well it did come in quickly. And I'm afraid we can't send a message through to the ship with our combadges. If he has a subspace transmitter that might cut through the interference from the storm.03:07:48: <EdraCrow> :: following Jackson at the same time::03:08:18: <EdraCrow> ::nods:: see what you can do, please.03:08:23: <LtConstance> Yes baby :: following the Comander to the mess hall feeling like something bad is about to happen::03:09:19: <LtBrieJayde> ::Nudges Razot:: I think the communications office was back that way.03:09:23: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> Something always does ::slips his arm around Constance::03:09:27: <ChanceCrow> :: keeping track of the way they took to get to the mess, and taking note of his surroundings::03:09:51: <LtConstance> Felt colder as headed to the mess hall03:10:27: <LtJG-Stepanova> :: peeks her head back into the side room that Jackson went into:: Would you...like some help?03:10:32: <LtRazot> :: Shrugging:: I did say might work. Care to join me?03:10:42: <LtConstance> ::snuggles into Haydon ::03:10:46: <LtRazot> :: He took off heading towards the Comms office.03:11:18: <jackson> ::He looked over his shoulder, adding a smile:: I actually know my way around a kitchen. Was taught very early by my grandmother.03:11:22: <EdraCrow> :: smiles at Razot:: I trust our top engineer to figure it out.03:11:41: <LtBrieJayde> I might as well, even though a snack does sound good. ::Links an arm around Razot's, and once they were further away:: This doesn't seem quite right...we were watching that storm.03:12:02: <LtJG-Stepanova> I am used to cooking for a large crowd. I would not mind helping. ::smiles::03:12:32: <jackson> ::He motioned to a pot of soup:: You can give it a stir if you don't mind.03:13:19: <LtJG-Stepanova> ::steps over to the stove:: Sure. ::looks back over her shoulder:: It is awful quiet around here.03:14:00: <LtRazot> :: Nodding:: I agree. I was picking up some kind of interference but couldn't exactly pinpoint what or where it was from. I know the storm puts out a lot. hopeing that is all it is.03:14:23: <EdraCrow> :: watches Razot and Brie walk off, and approaches Haydon and Constance:: Razot is going to give communications a try, so we're just going to hold tight until then. I'm sure this won't be long.03:14:26: <jackson> I don't know what time it is for you guys but you've caught us in the middle of the sleep cycle.03:14:32: <jackson> I'm a night owl though.03:14:48: <LtBrieJayde> :: Sighs:: I hope that is all it is too. ::Nods to the door:: That one.03:14:53: <jackson> :::THE COMM OFFICE DOOR IS UNLOKED:::03:14:56: <jackson> locked*03:15:05: <LtJG-Stepanova> :: stirs the pot:: And how many are stationed here with you?03:15:08: <LtBrieJayde> (Unlocked or locked?)03:15:21: <jackson> (TYPO ON THE LOCK. ITS OPEN)03:15:27: <LtBrieJayde> (Okay )03:15:32: <LtConstance> Whispering to Haydon " something seems off about this babe frankly it has me worried'03:15:37: <jackson> Current staffing level is fourteen.03:16:07: <LtConstance> Yes mam'm something seems off about this not sure what03:16:24: <LtRazot> ::Opening the door and feeling heat rush out at them:: At least we have some Heat! now let's see what we can do with this thing.03:17:16: <LtBrieJayde> ::Goes and looks at some of the controls:: Maybe we can at least figure out how long we might be here if nothing else.03:17:44: <EdraCrow> ::nods:: Well, it's not ideal, but we don't have any reason to suspect anything deliberate has happened. These distant outposts don't have the same traffic other stations do.03:17:51: <jackson> :::THE COM STATION IS SMASHED BEYOND REPAIR, SOME HAIR AND SCALP FRAGMENTS STILL CAUGHT AMONGST THE RIPPED METAL:::03:18:03: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> :: snuggles against Constance :: Its cold, and seems a little coincidental - but I am sure everything will work out03:18:06: <LtBrieJayde> :: Stops dead in her tracks:: Razot...03:18:28: <LtRazot> :: Checking his Tricoder and shaking his head:: Can't really tell. The storm seems thick. ::Looking up at hearing Brie's voice:: What the..03:18:53: <LtBrieJayde> ::Backs away from the controls:: This isn't good.03:18:58: <LtJG-Stepanova> Is that relatively standard? :: smiles:: Many outposts have the occasional plus or minus now and again.03:19:24: <LtRazot> Whispers into his communicator "+Haydon+ I need to see you and Edra in the comm office."03:20:08: <LtConstance> I hope your right babe03:20:28: <jackson> We have ebbs and flows. The most we had was twenty five.03:20:37: <LtBrieJayde> :: Shakes her head:: There is more going on here than we know. Far more.03:20:53: <LtRazot> :: Reading his Phaser just to be safe. :: Stand against the back wall away from the door.03:21:00: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> 2:: Begins walking toward the Comm office with Constance in his arms ::03:21:39: <LtRazot> I asked Haydon to get Edra and come over here. If anyone besides them comes through that door i'm stunning them.03:21:40: <LtConstance> ::walking with Haydon to the Comn station::03:22:29: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> Looks like I need to go see Razot - something private I guess - wait here I will be right back03:22:43: <EdraCrow> :: heard Razot, and followed Haydon::03:23:00: <jackson> :::setting several prepackaged sandwiches on a platter:: I hope they're hungry. They're not as bad as they look.03:23:02: <LtJG-Stepanova> :: looks down at the pot:: How long ago was that?03:23:09: <LtBrieJayde> ::Nods and cringes at the state of the room::03:23:37: <jackson> About three months. People's term of service ends and we don't always get replacements.03:24:53: <EdraCrow> ::enters the room with Haydon, and looks for Razot:: What's going on?03:25:26: <LtBrieJayde> ::Looks over at Edra then nods to the state of the room::03:25:26: <LtRazot> ::Gesturing towards the console :: See for yourself. I think Brie was right. Somethings going on here.03:25:33: <LtJG-Stepanova> ::chuckles:: Especially those who are not used to the cold, da?03:25:41: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> :: looks at Edra :: I wonder what that crazy ferengi wants with us03:26:06: <jackson> I don't mind the cold. It's heat that really gets me.03:26:47: <LtJG-Stepanova> ::chuckles:: Same here. My hometown is...rather cold.03:26:49: <LtConstance> I hope he don't mind I tag along03:27:36: <EdraCrow> ::looks around and finally gets to the control panel with the hair and other bits. She stops briefly before approaching the mess:: +Chance+ I need you here, now. Comm room.03:27:41: <jackson> ::He nodded:: Well, let's go feed your people.03:28:11: <ChanceCrow> ::startled, looks around, but taps his badge:: 10-4. On my way.03:28:42: <LtBrieJayde> ::Backs out of the room a little, feeling a tiny bit queasy but trying not to let on that that was the case::03:29:16: <LtRazot> Haydon, Stand guard outside the room please. No one allowed in.03:29:25: <ChanceCrow> ::after a few minutes, steps into the Comm room:: What's going on?03:29:33: <LtConstance> ::looking at the console seeing the hair and scalp I'm suprised but not to suprised as she steps back03:29:34: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> Gotcha03:29:44: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> No one??03:29:49: <LtRazot> Our crew only.03:29:54: <EdraCrow> ::looks toward the door when Chance comes in:: I need you to scan this.03:30:40: <LtJG-Stepanova> :: Nods, picking up the pot by the handles::03:30:44: <LtConstance> But needing air feeling a bit queasy herself but hideing it03:30:46: <EdraCrow> Whatever info you can pull from it.03:31:18: <ChanceCrow> ::nods and pulls his tricorder out, scanning the...debris. Checks the results::03:31:24: <jackson> :picks up the platter and leads her out, stopping when the room is empty:::03:31:43: <jackson> ::;RESULTS ARE HUMAN, FEMALE, ROUGHLY 29 YEARS OLD::03:32:51: <LtConstance> What happen here03:33:06: <LtJG-Stepanova> ::looks around:: They must be stretching their legs.03:34:03: <ChanceCrow> There's only one signature here...female, almost 30...:: looks up:: It's still relatively fresh.03:34:36: <LtBrieJayde> ::Hears Chance and frowns, her stomach churning and she stands outside the room against the wall::03:35:06: <LtConstance> So this just happen03:35:23: <jackson> (pause approaching)03:35:26: <ChanceCrow> within the last day or so, yes.03:36:00: <EdraCrow> ::looks around to count everyone:: Where's Stepanova?03:36:40: <LtConstance> Oh my god wonder rather Jackson had anything to do with it she was helping Jackson03:36:47: <jackson> :::He set down the platter, tilting his head, then sighing, then looked over at her:: I had never encountered curiosity before but I have not found it to be a positive for your species. ::He blinked.....sideways::03:36:48: <jackson> (PAUSE)03:37:01: <jackson> 03:37:18: <LtJG-Stepanova> :: paused::03:37:20: <LtBrieJayde> :: Paused::03:37:24: <EdraCrow> :: paused::03:37:28: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> :: paused ::03:37:30: <LtConstance> ::paused::03:37:53: <LtBrieJayde> Sideways blinking...creepy03:38:15: <EdraCrow> very03:38:15: <LtRazot> ::Paused and WTF witht he last statement from Jackson::03:38:54: <jackson> next week its fight or flight03:39:07: <LtConstance> Great stuck in the cold with a creepy murding Alien03:39:14: <LtRazot> android03:39:19: <jackson> at least hes polite03:39:23: <LtRazot> I tell ya their taking over the world!03:39:34: <LtBrieJayde> Told you Brie should have stayed behind!03:39:38: <LtConstance> This is true03:39:53: <EdraCrow> lol03:40:22: <EdraCrow> I love how Razot told Haydon to bring Edra with him, and he brought Constance instead. 03:40:50: <jackson> okay folks next week will wrap this up03:40:50: <EdraCrow> teehee03:41:01: <LtConstance> I was already with Hayden I am in Security03:41:05: <jackson> and then I think we'll take the 28th off03:41:12: <LtConstance> Ok03:41:17: <LtBrieJayde> Dokie okie03:41:39: <EdraCrow> ::thumbs up::03:41:59: <jackson> dismissed03:42:26: <LtBrieJayde> Away I go, sleepy time I thinks03:42:35: <LtConstance> Night night03:42:47: <EdraCrow> goodnight all 03:43:00: <LtRazot> lol03:43:04: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> lol - I already had Constance with me - and showing up with 2 ladies is normally better